Vol. 22 No. Special Issue 2 (2023): Mapana-Journal of Sciences
Research Articles

Unlocking the Future: DNA Encryption for Secure and Efficient Massive Data Storage

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  • Shorya Rawal,
  • Rudraksh Gohil,
  • Jayapriya J,
  • Vinay M
Shorya Rawal
Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Rudraksh Gohil
Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Jayapriya J
Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Vinay M
Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12723/mjs.sp2.18

Published 2023-12-27

Keywords

  • encryption,
  • encode,
  • digital data,
  • sequence archival,
  • DNA storage

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Abstract

DNA has emerged as a promising medium for digital data storage because of its high density, longevity, as well as energy efficiency. However, the security provided by  DNA storage systems remains a concern, particularly as the technology is adopted for sensitive data applications. DNA encryption offers a potential solution to this problem by encoding the stored data in a secure and reversible manner. In this paper, a new DNA encryption for storage applications by editing or creating a new DNA sequence to store big data for archival purposes in an encrypted format to provide security, is proposed. It is concluded that DNA encryption is a promising approach for securing digital data in DNA storage systems, and there is requirement for further research to optimize the performance and reliability of this technology.

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